Frequently asked questions
Weddings
What does a wedding DJ cost?
With light, sound and a wireless microphone, my packages start at €1,790. All packages include six hours of playing time; for weddings I recommend Premium from €2,440 with ambient lighting and a guestbook phone, and with live saxophone, packages start at €2,240. From Monday to Thursday you save 30% in peak season. The price calculator shows the exact price for your date.
What music do you play, and how do you handle requests?
Hits from the last 40 years, mixed live: about 60% sing-along songs, 30% songs nobody has heard in ages and 10% fresh remixes. I always play your own requests. I play guest requests if they fit, and I say straight away whether and roughly when the song will come.
How long do you play?
As long as you book: the booked time is pure playing time; travel, set-up and soundcheck don't count. Every package includes six hours. If the party is going well, you can extend spontaneously, also by the half hour.
Do you bring your own sound and light equipment?
Yes, including a wireless microphone and a replacement for every component. I tune the sound to the room with an equaliser, because high ceilings, carpet and wooden floors all sound different. You usually don't need high-voltage power; from around 200 guests it's helpful. For places without power there are battery speakers and battery spots.
Do you also cover the ceremony, drinks reception and dinner?
Yes. On request I take care of music and equipment from the ceremony onwards: calm for the drinks reception, relaxed for dinner, with more energy for dessert. If you'd like it live, saxophonist Max plays at the ceremony or reception.
Do you also host?
Yes, but discreetly: I announce the first dance, the bouquet toss or other programme items with style. I'm not an entertainer-style DJ; I prefer to let the music do the talking.
How early should we get in touch, and do you hold dates?
As soon as your date and venue are fixed, because Saturdays in peak season go first. After our first call I usually hold your date for up to two weeks. A 30% deposit makes it a firm booking.
Who are you the right DJ for, and who not?
For couples who want to celebrate and are looking for a DJ who reads the guests and stays in the background. If you expect games and constant hosting, you're better off with a colleague.
Do you play outside Cologne?
Yes. I play all over North Rhine-Westphalia and throughout Germany, and I charge travel at €0.50 per kilometre from Cologne. I also play weddings abroad, for example on Mallorca or on the beach at Zandvoort.
Can we combine DJ and live saxophone?
Yes, together with saxophonist Max: at the ceremony, at the drinks reception or live over my DJ set at the start of the party. The DJ & saxophone packages from €2,240 include at least one hour of saxophone. On his own, Max costs from €399.
Destination weddings
What does a wedding DJ abroad cost, and what about travel?
You get an individual offer that lists the DJ service and travel costs separately. As a guide: in Germany, my packages with light and sound start at €1,790.
Do you bring sound and light, or is it hired on site?
That depends on the destination and the venue. We decide together, and both options are clearly listed in the offer.
How does planning work if we celebrate abroad?
Completely online: getting to know each other by video, music planning with a questionnaire and playlist, and I coordinate with the venue and your wedding planner.
What if the venue has a volume limit or curfew?
I clarify that with the venue in advance. I then plan the evening so that the highlight comes before the curfew and the volume is right.
Our guests come from several countries. Is that a problem?
Not at all. I host in German, English or Polish and play hits in 18 languages.
Do you also play the day after, for example at a pool party?
Just ask me. I'm happy to include several days in the offer.
What happens if you fall ill?
Then I find an equivalent replacement through my network.
How does payment work?
A 30% deposit secures your date; the rest is due after the wedding.
Where have you already played abroad?
Among other places in Lloret de Mar, at the Robinson Clubs on Fuerteventura and in Khao Lak, at Club Aldiana, on Mallorca and in Zandvoort.
Do you also play in other countries?
Yes. There are separate pages for Mallorca, Spain, Tuscany, Italy, Thailand and Zandvoort, and other destinations on request.
DJ & saxophone
What do DJ & saxophone cost?
The Basic package includes six hours of DJ with light and sound plus one hour of live saxophone from €2,240. More saxophone costs €599 for two hours or €999 for the whole day.
What does a saxophonist for a wedding cost?
Max costs from €399 in winter and from €449 in summer per hour, €599 for two hours and €999 for the whole day. For a drinks reception or dinner there are saxophonists from my team from €250.
How long does the saxophone play, and when?
Usually one hour for a special moment, for example the reception or the start of the party. With two hours or the whole-day option, Max is also there for the ceremony and dinner.
Is the saxophone live or to a backing track?
Live. In the duo, Max plays over my DJ set, and the transitions and tempo come live from me. If Max plays alone, for example at the ceremony, we discuss in advance how he'll be accompanied.
Does the saxophone need extra equipment or space?
No. Max plays wirelessly and needs very little space; my system takes care of the sound.
Can we name requests for the saxophone, for example for our entrance?
Yes. Tell Max your wishes in advance. He'll discuss with you whether a piece fits the set or needs to be learned.
Can the saxophone be booked on its own, for example just for the ceremony?
Yes, Max can also be booked without a DJ, for example for the ceremony or drinks reception.
Does it work outdoors too?
Yes, Max plays wirelessly in the garden or on the beach as well. In the rain, saxophone and equipment need a roof.
Birthdays
What does a DJ for a birthday cost?
Packages with light and sound start at €1,790. There are discounts on weekdays and in winter.
How early should we book, and is short notice possible?
For Saturdays, as early as possible. Short notice often works on weekdays, so just ask. If I'm booked, I'll recommend a colleague.
Do you play for mixed age groups?
Yes, that's exactly my strength: at the start there's music everyone knows, and I change genre about every three to five songs. That way every generation gets its moments.
What equipment do you bring, and what happens if something fails?
Light, sound and a wireless microphone, to suit the room size. I have a replacement with me for every component. If I fall ill, an equivalent colleague takes over on the same terms.
What if nobody dances?
Then I change. If a song doesn't land, I mix in something else after the first chorus and try a different direction until the dance floor comes alive. One tip: the smaller the dance floor, the faster it fills up.
How much are you in the foreground?
Hardly at all. On request I announce the cake or a speech; otherwise I let the music do the talking. You won't get entertainment or games on the microphone from me.
Do we get a contract?
Yes, you sign the contract directly with me. A 30% deposit secures your date; the rest is due after the party.
Is DJ and saxophone also available for birthdays?
Yes, for example as a surprise at the reception. For a drinks reception or dinner there are saxophonists from my team from €250, Max from €399.
Company parties
What does an event DJ cost for a company party?
Packages with six hours of playing time, light, sound and a wireless microphone start at €1,790, Premium with ambient lighting at €2,440; I charge travel at €0.50 per kilometre from Cologne. From Monday to Thursday, dates between May and October are 30% cheaper, and in winter there's up to 30% off. You get a concrete offer for your date.
What formats can you be booked for?
For Christmas parties, summer parties, anniversaries, galas, kick-offs and conference evenings, trade fairs and after-work events, from a simple reception to a party.
Do you also play discreet background music for the reception and dinner?
Yes. On arrival and during the meal, the music leaves room for good conversation at the table. The party only starts when your programme says so.
How do you suit the taste of 25 to 65-year-olds at the same time?
At the start I play music all age groups know and change genre about every three to five songs. Later I follow those who dance the most. If a song doesn't land, I change it after the first chorus.
Do you bring a microphone and equipment for speeches?
Yes, a Sennheiser wireless microphone is always included, a second one for €39. On request I also take care of sound for talks.
Do you coordinate with the venue or event agency?
Yes. I clarify set-up times, power, volume and schedule directly with the venue or agency, so you don't have to.
How does booking work for companies?
You get an offer and sign the contract directly with me. A 30% deposit reserves your date; the rest is due after the event.
How short-notice can you be booked?
Feel free to ask at short notice. If I'm free, I can plan your party with little lead time. If I'm booked, I'll recommend a colleague from my network.
Can we have a DJ and live music together?
Yes, most often with saxophonist Max. I can recommend other live acts such as percussion or vocals through Eventplanning24.
Trade fairs
What does a trade fair DJ cost?
I calculate trade fair bookings individually, based on fair days, playing times, equipment and travel. I charge travel at €0.50 per kilometre from Cologne. Tell me the fair, hall and times and you'll get a concrete offer.
Can you DJ on the stand during opening hours, and how loud?
Yes, within the hall rules. I clarify the requirements in advance with your stand builder. During the day I play so that conversations on the stand stay possible.
How much space and power does your set-up need?
Very little: the set-up is compact and fits on small stands too. A normal power connection is usually enough.
How quickly can you set up and dismantle?
I plan set-up and dismantling to fall outside opening hours or at the times set by the fair. We agree the exact times with your stand builder.
Do you play international music and host in English?
Yes. I speak German, English and Polish and play hits in 18 languages.
Can you be booked for several fair days in a row?
Yes, for the whole fair or just for certain days and times.
Do you coordinate with the stand builder and agency?
Yes. I clarify equipment, space, power and times directly with the stand builder or agency.
Is DJ and saxophone available as an eye-catcher on the stand?
Yes. Saxophonist Max plays wirelessly and brings visitors from the aisle to your stand. Together we've already played stands at six major fairs.